Prien aims to enhance the efficiency of the program’s annual budget of 191 million euros, suggesting a reallocation of funds away from established projects, including those supported by the Central Council of Jews. Critics, including representatives from the Green Party and SPD, argue that this move aligns with far-right agendas and undermines essential democratic initiatives. The program, which addresses extremism across the political spectrum, is undergoing scrutiny as part of a coalition agreement for an independent review of its effectiveness and adherence to constitutional values.